Fragrance comparison

CK One Platinum Edition vs Hardd

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

CK One Platinum Edition

Calvin Klein

4.08199 votes

Rank #28,149 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hardd

Mahogany · 2018

5.0017 votes

Rank #43,340 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hardd takes 3 of 5 categories.

CK One Platinum Edition
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hardd
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

CK One Platinum Edition2/5

Hardd3/5

Ratings & consensus: Hardd
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hardd
Sillage & projection: CK One Platinum Edition
Value for money: Hardd
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Platinum Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CK One Platinum EditionCalvin Klein

HarddMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

5.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%

Category winnerHarddRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

199 votes

35%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHardd

SillageCK One Platinum Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value70

Category winnerHarddBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesGranny Smith appleCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderPink PepperCinnamon

Base3 to 5 hours

VetiverCashmere WoodAmber

Top

CardamomVerbenaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Black PepperCinnamonSageGeranium

Base

AmberVetiverCedarCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for CK One Platinum Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall53

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,149

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis, Pierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Platinum EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Platinum Edition is a crisp, modern spin on the clean Calvin Klein aesthetic. It opens with an airy sparkle of aldehydes paired with tart Granny Smith apple and the cool bite of crushed cardamom. This brisk greeting quickly settles into an aromatic heart dominated by herbal lavender, tempered with faint pinches…

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Mahogany Hardd is a straightforward woody aromatic cologne that gets straight to the point. It leads with a bright burst of verbena and bergamot before settling into a warm, dry blend of black pepper, cedar, and cashmere wood. It is a dependable scent for casual office environments and daily errands.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CK One Platinum Edition or Hardd?

Hardd takes 3 of 5 categories. CK One Platinum Edition is rated 4.08/5 from 199 votes; Hardd is rated 5.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose CK One Platinum Edition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hardd for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Platinum Edition or Hardd?

Hardd lasts longest (Hardd 62/100, CK One Platinum Edition 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Platinum Edition or Hardd?

CK One Platinum Edition projects furthest (CK One Platinum Edition 55/100, Hardd 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Platinum Edition and Hardd smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.

Is CK One Platinum Edition or Hardd better for summer or winter?

CK One Platinum Edition suits daytime wear; Hardd suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Platinum Edition and Hardd?

CK One Platinum Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Granny Smith apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Hardd has top notes of Cardamom, Verbena, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Sage and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.